Art's Hobbies Big Update! 1/32" Acrylic, V.S., Pro, Qanba, HRAP V3/VX, Custom Art Dustwashers.

binabyk

DonkeyBlonkey, post: 7651039, member: 36396 wrote:

I'd recommend you use a hairdryer to remove the original top panel artwork.
The heat will help you significantly when you're pulling off the default/stock artwork off the SFxT Pro.
Other than that, if you know how to disassemble an SFxT Pro Stick, what you stated is good.

Thanks for the tip!! :)

Belobog

I know I shouldn't really be concerned with swapping art, let alone buying an arcade stick with how uninitiated I am when it comes to fighting games, but I've just ordered the SCV Madcatz and was thinking of changing the artwork. My only real concern in doing so is that I'm not sure if the image I've put together will come out alright. What can I do to make sure the printed image is not going to end up looking too low-res? Or if it looks good enough on my monitor is that what I should expect? (Sorry for the dumb/basic question, just don't want to wait on it to ship and have it end up half-decent if I could have sorted it out beforehand)

DonkeyBlonkey

Belobog, post: 7651547, member: 79630 wrote:

I know I shouldn't really be concerned with swapping art, let alone buying an arcade stick with how uninitiated I am when it comes to fighting games, but I've just ordered the SCV Madcatz and was thinking of changing the artwork. My only real concern in doing so is that I'm not sure if the image I've put together will come out alright. What can I do to make sure the printed image is not going to end up looking too low-res? Or if it looks good enough on my monitor is that what I should expect? (Sorry for the dumb/basic question, just don't want to wait on it to ship and have it end up half-decent if I could have sorted it out beforehand)

As long as you used large pictures than stretching small ones, then you're print should come out just fine.

Motoyuki

Hey guys quick question. If I have a TE and I want to use an extended plexi, is 1/32" the only option for it to sit flush with the plastic case? Or is 1/16" ok? Trying to avoid having a raised edge near the palm rest.

Nilok

So the SFxT Pro and the Evo Pro are for all intents and purposes the same stick, right? I'm just wondering if I were to order art and a plexi for the SFxT stick it would fit the same way.

That and while I have the attention of all you readers, is there anything else I should know about this stick? I read the SFxT stick has a screw that was over exposed and some found uncomfortable. is that true for the EVO and are there any other weird little quirks? I have a HRAP3 that I like and already tricked out a few years ago, but I felt like it was time to add to the collection.

DonkeyBlonkey

Nilok, post: 7655944, member: 32768 wrote:

So the SFxT Pro and the Evo Pro are for all intents and purposes the same stick, right? I'm just wondering if I were to order art and a plexi for the SFxT stick it would fit the same way.

That and while I have the attention of all you readers, is there anything else I should know about this stick? I read the SFxT stick has a screw that was over exposed and some found uncomfortable. is that true for the EVO and are there any other weird little quirks? I have a HRAP3 that I like and already tricked out a few years ago, but I felt like it was time to add to the collection.

EVO Pro and SFxT Pro are the exact sticks. Only thing that is different is the EVO Pro has a translucent blue case, EVO style artwork, and..... it's white colored PCB. Other than that, no difference.

As for the screw you are talking about, I have had no trouble with it but I guess some people are just picky and Arthur has an option where you can omit the middle screw on the artwork.

Nilok

Yeah I read about that option. I get the stick tomorrow so I'll break it in a little before I get the plexi/art. thanks for the info

scrazm

Hi! I just came to give Art some props for his customer service. I've been in touch with him via email and he's beem a huge help in figuring out how to use his Tek series as part of a custom build. Super friendly and informative. Thanks, Mr. Hong!

GLORYBE26OD

scrazm, post: 7666858, member: 77814 wrote:

Hi! I just came to give Art some props for his customer service. I've been in touch with him via email and he's beem a huge help in figuring out how to use his Tek series as part of a custom build. Super friendly and informative. Thanks, Mr. Hong!

Yup. A great buisness. I also thank you Art.

bartre

Hey art, I emailed you about a problem with my order and have yet to receive a response, just checking if you're around or if you've been busy.
thanks.

Tensho

Does the 1/32" acrylic have any other benefits over the 1/16" one? Or it's just slimmer?

Gorilla White

Tensho, post: 7712093, member: 21038 wrote:

Does the 1/32" acrylic have any other benefits over the 1/16" one? Or it's just slimmer?

I believe its slimmer so you can use it with artwork.

Tensho

Gorilla White, post: 7715049, member: 20280 wrote:

I believe its slimmer so you can use it with artwork.

For new sticks I guess? I have the 1/16" on my TE with artwork.

Gorilla White

LOL, you're right. I was thinking of the VS stick to have it flush.

ComradeTao

Does anyone have any side pictures of the 1/32" plexiglass on a Fightstick Pro? I'm interested in picking one up but I want to see how much it raises the platform first. Thanks.

ChaoticMonk

Hey Art, do you do panel replacements for a TE-S using hitbox layout? Didn't see the option on the site so wasn't sure.

Thanks :)

DonkeyBlonkey

ComradeTao, post: 7753230, member: 17077 wrote:

Does anyone have any side pictures of the 1/32" plexiglass on a Fightstick Pro? I'm interested in picking one up but I want to see how much it raises the platform first. Thanks.

I'm too lazy to take pictures of it already mounted on my pro. But it's like the size of a thin sheet of plastic. It also barely raises the platform.
Try looking for the thread that's about if you can paint a fightstick. I should have a picture of my SFxT Pro in there.

Go to page 80 for pics of my SFxT with the 1/32 Acrylic mounted on it. It's hardly noticeable but still has a little edge showing.

GLORYBE26OD

ChaoticMonk, post: 7758303, member: 11873 wrote:

Hey Art, do you do panel replacements for a TE-S using hitbox layout? Didn't see the option on the site so wasn't sure.

Thanks :)

select custom layout

WebScud

I'm doing a 100% mirror red stick with etching on the top and bottom. I really don't know what I'm doing in Photoshop -- will these come out looking alright?

Top:

Spoiler:

Bottom:

Spoiler:

GeorgeC

Holy Crap,

Art...!

I've gotta buy some stuff from you when I have some spare change! (After I buy some parts to finish out several empty/partly-finished joystick cases.)

Geez, if the politicians didn't already bankrupt the country, a bunch of people would be in trouble with their bank accounts after seeing the new product you're offering!

There's a lot of cool stuff there... Besides the new plexis for the VS, SC V (Hori), and FS Pro, I'm most impressed with the options for the dustcovers. I just know there are probably about 4-5 custom dustcovers I have in mind...

iflexx

Sent Art an email more than a few days ago, haven't heard back yet though... is something going on?
I was just curious if or how I can actually order a solid black plexi for my HRAP VX as on the website I can only see a clear option. I was aware that people have sprayed the reverse side before installing the plexi but if there an actualy solid black version I can order?

iflexx

Is the site still being tended too? I've sent a couple of emails now with no reply - cautious to order because of this fact.
I just wanted to confirm if I could order a black plexi for my HRAP VX as there is no color option on the product page.

LiQuiD[EViL]

The HRAP panel replacement is available in black, not the plexi cover.
http://tek-innovations.com/arthobbies/?loc=products&cat=11&subcat=&item=115
Keep in mind that it'll take about 2 weeks or longer to get your stuff but it's always worth the wait.

HanSoo417

What are the chances of getting products for the HRAP V3/VX SA Kai?

StickNoob

Is there a panel layout like the namco noir layout?

TheFightingFish

Just a quick question here. I'm looking at putting in an order for a couple of TE Plexi replacements, which I'm actually going to used built into a custom stick (worth the price to not have to deal with cutting / drilling my own Lexan, I hated that last time). By the listed thickness it looks like either snapins or screwin buttons should work with these panels. For folks who have worked with them before, do you recommend the screwins or the snapins? Didn't really see it listed on Art's site.

Akka

zaneiken, post: 7477559, member: 9213 wrote:

Here's one of my etched mirror plexis with black paper underneath:

I'm wanting to do this with Mirror Purple Plexy but with Juri. Do you mind explaining what I need to do to my art to do this?

stevestevenson

RicePanda, post: 2877941, member: 14539 wrote:

Got my buttons in this morning, put it all together here:
http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h64/AndyLam604/1.jpg


My only issue with this is the little bump in the plexi in the top left. Tried the 'loosen the screws, flattening the area and then tighten the screws' many times to no avail, don't really wanna drill a new hole into the plexi/plate so I guess I'll just have to deal with it.

(yes I know this quote was from 2009) I have the same issue with my HRAP full plexi. it doesnt bother me THAT much. photo is from the back but you can also notice it from the front holding the stick normally.

zaneiken

Akka, post: 7964172, member: 10826 wrote:

I'm wanting to do this with Mirror Purple Plexy but with Juri. Do you mind explaining what I need to do to my art to do this?

Posterize your art. It needs to be 2 colours only - black and white, no shades of grey.

madmalkav

Any news on the IL-compatible cases?

GLORYBE26OD

Hay Art I need new corner connector peices for my tech case. I checked the website and didn't see them for sale. I would like them colored.

SoaD0031

Hey Art any news when there will be a plexi for the Hori HRAP V3 SA Kai?

ChaoticMonk

Is it even possible to get a clear plexi replacement panel for a Hori SCV due to the start bottom cover mechanism thingy?

Genericaster

ChaoticMonk said:

Is it even possible to get a clear plexi replacement panel for a Hori SCV due to the start bottom cover mechanism thingy?

Pretty sure Art has you covered there.

Whoops, my mistake; didn't realize you were referring to the custom replacement panels. Sorry.

ChaoticMonk

No worries. Maybe I'll just get a few of the plexi's and put them on top of another. Wonder if that'll work

ChaoticMonk

anyone place an order recently? did everything go ok? hesitant to pull the trigger on an order considering the lack of contact

DonkeyBlonkey

ChaoticMonk said:

anyone place an order recently? did everything go ok? hesitant to pull the trigger on an order considering the lack of contact

It's okay. Art generally is busy most of the times but he never hesitates on an order. I have contacted him several times but he only responded to one complaint I had where my art was printed too brightly and he replaced it with no charge.

dstln

ChaoticMonk said:

anyone place an order recently? did everything go ok? hesitant to pull the trigger on an order considering the lack of contact

I ordered recently and it went fine.

.Cobra

Had several customers for my templates recently place an order from him, and they're all extremely happy with the turnaround and quality of his work. (I always refer them to Tek-Innovations if they need artwork printed+cut) 

He might just be backed up, he's a really busy guy. 

kombatmedik

I put an order in over the weekend, I'll post when I get it. 

RoyalFlushTZ

I got an order a day later than anticipated, but I blame a few holidays for the delay. I placed another order on Saturday.

dstln

Yeah this isn't a service you'd pick if you need a product quickly, but you'll get it.  He could probably use a helper to clear out the backlog and speed things up.

kombatmedik

I just received a shipping notification for my order.

ChaoticMonk

thanks all, I went ahead and placed an order a couple days ago :)
Now, if only I can get his attention for the custom stuff lol

Crusayer

Do you guys know if art's custom panels (the madcatz TE ones I reckon) fit his own custom cases? The case building thing doesn't let you customize the holes aside from the presets.

Kelter Skelter

Just placed an order for some stuff for my VS stick. Worried about what some other people have been posting about the 1/32" plexis warping and I'm real perfectionist but, I'll have to just see how it turns out!

excited either way.

kombatmedik

Woooo my package got misrouted. Should have arrived today, but USPS screwed up. Here's hoping I get it tomorrow, I got my PS360+ today from Focus-Attack and I'm waiting to do all this at once.

Lamme

Anyone else having problems uploading their psd file to tek-innovations.com? I've tried 3 different browsers, currently trying Firefox but it's been jamming there for over 20 minutes now.
Also tried to contact him to ask if any of my uploads came through, but he hasn't replied to the email that I sent 3 days ago.

edit: after 40+ minutes of waiting IE gave me an "webpage cannot be loaded" error. Firefox was loading forever. Sup?

jpenguin77

Ordered my MC SCV plexi on Sunday 3/17 for my new stick. I can't wait and I might go back for the bottom piece :D

kAA

my plexy was shipped on 12/17 and its lost since then, i tried to talk to the site owner but he never replies my e-mails